World of Warcraft characters get quick boost to 90

In a move that'll upset as many fans as it delights, Blizzard has announced that it's giving World of Warcraft gamers the ability to boost to level 90 immediately. All you need to do is pre-order a copy of Warlords of Draenor when it's available, and your character will be upgraded well before the game hits shelves.

Initially, we were promised this fast-track at the time of the game's launch, but it seems Blizzard is easily swayed:

...based on the feedback, it's obvious that many of you would like the chance to get acquainted with a new class before heading into the expansion. This will also give more players the opportunity to experience the current end-game content and the events leading up to Garrosh's exodus to Draenor.

If you snag the Digital Deluxe edition, your exclusive World of Warcraft pet and mount will be available right away, "allowing you to bring a little bit of Draenor past into Azeroth present".

We have no news on when Warlords of Draenor will actually launch, but we're promised that digital pre-orders will open "Soon".